Chain Store Sales Up Last Week vs. 2010
New York, NY, Feb. 2, 2011 -- U.S. chain-store sales rose 1.6% last week, compared with one year ago and according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
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Floor Covering News Publisher Wahnon Dies
New York, NY, Feb. 1, 2011 -- Al Wahnon, founder, publisher and co-owner of Floor Covering News, died Monday night at the age of 90.
Intertech Names VP, Director in Dallas
Dallas, TX, Feb. 2, 2011 -- Intertech Commercial Flooring has promoted Rocky Griffith to vice president of operations in its Dallas office.
Armstrong Makes Several Management Changes
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 1, 2011 -- Armstrong has promoted Kevin Biedermann to senior vice president of residential Armstrong floor products for North America.
Construction Spending Dips in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 1, 2011 -- Construction spending declined 2.5% in December, marking the second decline in a row, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Manufacturing Sector Continues Expansion
Washington, DC, Feb. 1, 2011 -- Manufacturing expanded in January at the fastest pace in seven years, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Egypt Unrest Sends Asia Oil Prices Over $100
New York, NY, Feb. 1, 2011 -- The price for Brent crude topped $100 per barrel on Monday for the first time since 2008, largely on unrest in Egypt.
Armstrong Closing Tennessee Distribution Site
Knoxville, TN, Feb. 1, 2011 -- Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Co. is closing a distribution center in Scott County, according to Knoxvillebiz.com.
Banks Loosen Some Business Lending Guides
Washington, DC, Feb. 1, 2011 -- Banks loosened their lending standards modestly for some business loans over the past three months, the Federal Reserve said Monday.
Revised Safety Program Aids BPS
Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 1, 2011 -- Bentley Prince Street said it has seen the number of first aid, lost time and recordable injury indicators reduced from 12 in 2009 to four in 2010.